Pamela Page Performing Arts Scholarship

The Pamela Page Performing Arts Scholarship is named after one of OLMC Parramatta’s most accomplished musical alumnae. A pianist, Pamela Page graduated from OLMC Parramatta with the Class of 1947, accepting a Scholarship to the Trinity College of Music in London where she was awarded the Maude Seton Prize for the Most Outstanding Student. She was then accepted into Walter Gieseking’s Master Class in Saarbrucken. Pamela has performed for the BBC, ABC, and with every major Australian orchestra. In 2011, Pamela, along with her husband Max Olding, received the award of Doctor of Music honoris causa from the University of Queensland. The couple had performed together for over 50 years.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Pamela Page Performing Arts Scholarship, the applicants must be:

• enrolled at the College to commence in Year 7; and
• an Australian citizen.

Criteria

Applicants are assessed using a combination of the following selection criteria:

• sound academic and attendance records
• demonstrates a contribution to the candidate’s current school
• examples of leadership and community service
• participation and outstanding achievement in the performing arts

Required Documentation

The following documents are required for your application to be processed:

• the applicant’s most recent school report
• the applicant’s most recent NAPLAN results
• additional awards relevant to the area for which the applicant is applying (eg, piano grades)
• a statement from the applicant outlining how they will contribute to the OLMC Parramatta community

Audition

Applicants applying for this scholarship are required to audition as part of the selection process.